President Trump’s recent diplomatic outreach to both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky has ignited fierce debate. On one hand, peace is always preferable to war, and bringing the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end is a worthy goal. On the other hand, peace must not come at the cost of rewarding Putin for his unprovoked aggression.…
The Panama Canal Controversy: Trump’s Suggestion and a Sovereign Nation’s Pride
Ah, the Panama Canal—one of the world's great engineering marvels, a shining symbol of human ingenuity, and, let’s be honest, an enduring sore spot in international relations. Recently, President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of reclaiming the canal, sparking a swift rebuke from Panama's President José Raúl Mulino. The proposal? Well, Trump doesn't like the…